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Hi Everyone. I was diagnosed with ILD a year ago but basically thought the

doctor was wrong so I stayed in denial until recently. I might still be in

denial on some level. I am seeing a great pulmonologist at University of

Washington in Seattle who is researching GERD and ILD. I had a series of

unusual events that occurred that led him to think my ILD might be exacerbated

by GERD or maybe caused? He won't be specific. I get the impression that they

don't really know if GERD can cause ILD or not. So, this week I am undergoing a

host of tests for my lungs, heart and GERD. For the most part I am doing really

well and the only medication I am on is omraprazole for the GERD and my hormone

replacements. I am able to play tennis but if I run for a few balls in a row my

heart rate jumps up really high. It comes back down again quickly so I have

decided for now to only play with people who have an understanding of how

important it is for me to take my time between points even though that is

breaking the rules of tennis. I am suspecting that I should probably switch to

another form of exercise that is less 'fast start'. Every thing I read about

this disease is pretty depressing. I'd love to talk to someone else out there

who is doing well who and is stable. I wonder how long I can stay stable and

also if anyone has had any success getting their ILD arrested in development by

managing their GERD.